ugh...another one guys...What is the algebraic representation of the following statement? The sum of eight times an integer n and the reciprocal of n is equal to 6.

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tkhunny · Answer

"The sum of eight times an integer n and the reciprocal of n is equal to 6."

One piece at a time...

n is in integer.

1/n is the reciprocal of the integer.

"eight times an integer" is 8n

"the sum of eight times an integer n and the reciprocal of n"

8n + (1/n)

"is equal to 6"

8n + (1/n) = 6

There isn't a piece of that you couldn't do.  Trying to think of it all at the same time can be tricky.  One tiny piece, though...

anonymous · Answer

so that's the expression then? 8n + (1/n)=6?

tkhunny · Answer

You tell me.  Is it?  Read the words.  Stare at the equation.  Did I get it or didn't I?

anonymous · Answer

I say your correct;) are you correct?